Ab-Soul - Empathy ft. Alori Joh & JaVonte [Music Video]

Ab-Soul shows off a few notes as he attempts to woo a young lady on "Empathy." Assisting him on the track are the late, beautiful Alori Joh and her songwriting partner JaVonte. Watch the visuals below, and be sure to put three fingers in the sky for Alori Joh.


Directed by Jerome D

Previously: Ab-Soul ft. ScHoolboy Q - SOPA (Prod. by Nez Rio)

2 Chainz ft. Drake - No Lie (Prod. by Mike WiLL Made It)

2 Chainz has the world's attention right now. He built his buzz on the street years ago, and he's eased his way into mainstream thanks to his hilarious verses. He claims that "No Lie," his new single with Drake will change your ears, so let's see.


Download: 2 Chainz ft. Drake - No Lie (Prod. by Mike WiLL Made It) [Clean]
2 Chainz ft. Drake - No Lie Lyrics


Based On A T.R.U. Story is set to drop via Def Jam (and G.O.O.D. Music?) on August 14th.

Props to XZ

Previously:

• Kirko Bangz ft. 2 Chainz & Juelz Santana - Drink In My Cup (Remix) [Music Video]
• Drake ft. Lil Wayne - H.Y.F.R. (Behind The Scenes) [VIDEO]

Chief Keef - I Don't Like (Remix) ft. Pusha T, Kanye West, Jadakiss & Big Sean

When Kanye West announced that he would be making a G.O.O.D. Music remix of Chicago artist Chief Keef's "I Don't Like," you'd think Chief and the producer of the track would be happy, right? Wrong. Stream/download the remix, which also features Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean, and hit the jump to hear producer Young Chop's reaction to the track as well as the original Chief Keef track!


Download: Chief Keef - I Don't Like (Remix) ft. Pusha T, Jadakiss & Big Sean - I Don't Like (Remix)
Chief Keef - I Don't Like (Remix) ft. Pusha T, Jadakiss & Big Sean - I Don't Like (Remix) Lyrics 

Cardo & Gerald Walker - Live It Up!

Gerald Walker and Cardo are back in the studio once again for their second collaborative EP On Your Side II. The project's not set to drop until July 2nd, but they dropped off the smooth "Live It Up" to give you a feel for what to expect.



Props to TWV

Previously: Gerald Walker - Believers Never Die [New Mixtape]

J.A.E - Throwed (Prod. by RMB Justize)

J.A.E first introduced us to Fruition with his visuals to "Gone," and now he's screwing it up on "Throwed." Listen to the bass heavy, recipe spitting track below, and hit the comments with your thoughts!



Previously: J.A.E - Gone [Music Video]

Troy Ave - Free Base [Music Video]

Troy Ave provides another track from his forthcoming mixtape Bricks In My Backpack 3 as the Brooklyn emcee talks about what he does best--culinary arts.


Directed by Harry Powder

Yuna Performs "Island" For Converse Rubber Tracks [VIDEO]

Malaysian singer Yuna recently released her U.S. self titled debut (I am obsessed with it right now.), and she took to Converse's Brooklyn studios to perform "Island" for their Rubber Tracks series Ready, Set.



Check out Yuna on iTunes HERE.

Read more at The Well Versed!

Luck-One & Dekk ft. Dizz - Black Seed [Music Video]

Tacoma, Washington emcee-producer duo Luck-One & Dekk visualize "Black Seed," their Dizz featured standout from their latest project Beautiful Music Pt. 2. Stream and download the album after the jump!

Akon ft. French Montana - Hurt Somebody [Music Video]

Akon took to 106 & Park last night to premiere the video to "Hurt Somebody," the lead single from his forthcoming album Stadium. The track features his former artist French Montana, and the purpose of the video is to promote non gun violence. I'm with you, Akon. View the visuals below and hit the jump to catch his interview on 106!

Big K.R.I.T. - I Heard It All

Today, Big K.R.I.T. releases his mixtapes K.R.I.T. Wuz Here and Return Of 4eva as a physical albums on Nature Sounds. Included on K.R.I.T. Wuz Here as a bonus track is "I Heard It All," a manifestation of his struggles to break out as a rapper in the industry.



Props to 2DB

Previously: Big K.R.I.T. - 4 Eva Na Day (Theme) [Music Video]

Joell Ortiz - Cashin' Out (Freestyle)

Joell Ortiz adds to his jackin' for beats repertoire and goes over the southern hit "Cashin' Out."

Joell Ortiz - Cashin' Out (Freestyle)

Download: Joell Ortiz - Cashin' Out (Freestyle)

Props to 2DB

Previously: Joell Ortiz - I Do (Freestyle)

A$AP Rocky - Goldie (Behind The Scenes) [VIDEO]

A$AP Rocky's got a nice budget increase thanks to his major label backing, and he's putting that to use on his "Goldie" video. Check out behind the scenes footage of Rocky's self directed Paris shoot below!



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: A$AP Rocky & Hit-Boy - Goldie (Studio Session) [VIDEO]

Sean Born - Lights On [Music Video]

Mello Music Group emcee Sean Born keeps his goals realistic in the music video to "Lights On," the latest single from his album Behind The Scale, now available on iTunes.



Read more at The Well Versed!

Lana Del Rey x Azealia Banks - Blue Jeans (Smims&Belle Extended Remix)

Production duo Smims&Belle bring to of NY's hottest new artists together to craft an Azealia Banks featured dance remix of Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans."



Read more at The Well Versed!

Previously:

• Terry Urban & Dope Present: The Notorious B.I.G. x Lana Del Rey - Born Ready To Die [New Mixtape]
• Azealia Banks - Full Coachella 2012 Set [VIDEO]

Black Cobain - Cheers [New Mixtape]

Black Cobain's last mixtape Young, Gifted & Black definitely earned the respect of the Hip Hop community who viewed him first as the guy standing in Wale's shadow. Now I'm hoping Cheers will solidify the DMV emcee's position as an individual artist. With Hello Chi City and Beat Billionaire commanding the production, this is definitely a tape you don't want to sleep on.  Download after the jump.

Bow Wow - We In Da Club (Prod. by DJ Mustard)

Bow Wow is the latest to seek out "Rack City" producer DJ Mustard for a club track with "We In Da Club." It seems to be confirmed for his Underrated album scheduled to drop on June 12th, but we'll see. Listen below, and hit the comments with your thoughts!



Props to HNHH

Previously: Bow Wow ft. T-Pain - Better

Trey Songz - Heart Attack [Video Trailer]

Looks like the lovely Ms. Kelly Rowland is the leading lady for Trey Songz's upcoming video to "Heart Attack." The visuals, which are set to premiere on Friday's episode of 106 & Park, show the two in their honeymoon phase.  They make a cute couple, don't you think?



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Trey Songz - Heart Attack

MTV's Hip Hop POV - Episode 3 With Rita Ora, Hit-Boy, Wiz Khalifa & Waka Flocka [VIDEO]

It's almost time for a new fix of MTV's Hip Hop POV, but in case you missed the episode from last Wednesday, get your dose of hip hop commentary here. In this episode, Amanda Diva, Bu, Devi Dev, Charlamagne & Sowmya sit down with Wiz Khalifa, discuss current events, and let Waka Flocka wild out on stage.



Props to Yardie

Previously: MTV's Hip Hop POV - Episode 2 With Lil Wayne, Iggy Azalea & Future [VIDEO]

Mac Miller Hits Up 106 & Park [VIDEO]

Mac Miller hit up 106 & Park last week to give an update to the fans about what he has going on. BET clearly didn't do their research since they asked Mac about his upcoming mixtape Macadelic, which dropped over a month ago. Watch below as he talks balancing a relationship on the road, talks his upcoming tour with Wiz Khalifa, and shouts out Kendrick Lamar as the hottest rapper out.



Props to Yardie

Previously: Mac Miller ft. Curren$y - Cold (Prod. by Chuck Inglish)

B.o.B Performs "So Good" On The View [VIDEO]

B.o.B's Strange Clouds is officially out today, and he's going to be hot on the promo tour for weeks and weeks to come. Check out his stop at ABC's The View below where Bobby Ray performs his latest single, "So Good."



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: B.o.B - No Where Near Close (Album Promo) [VIDEO]